Morning Ran Red

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Summary: Good Fiction/Poor History
Review: As a fan of mysteries and especially the Villisca axe murder story, Morning Ran Red is an interesting work of fiction. It is loosely based on an actual Southwest Iowa crime and the events' characters. As someone who has researched the Villisca case thoroughly, you will not find any semblence of accurate history in its pages. It will hold your attention to the end. But for those who say it is accurate in its details, they are not well-versed in the actual Villisca story.

Rating:
Summary: Morning Ran Red very accurate
Review: As someone who has done a lot of reading about the Villisca Axe Murders, as well as visiting the site, this book holds true to many of the actual details. Just enough literary license is used for a dramatic effect. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes intrigue and mystery, but especially to people who are familar with the actual story.

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Summary: A native
Review: I grew up in Villisca hearing the stories of the ax murders. My grandmother was a young girl living in town when it happened and my siblings and I loved listening to her recount. I really enjoyed reading the book!

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Summary: Iowa History
Review: This was a very interesting book about the unsolved axe murders that took place in Villisca, Iowa in 1912. If you're interested in midwest history or true crime stories you'll love this one.